A New Planetary Confederacy: The Iroquois Legacy with Jean Houston

MP3 Download American democracy was not inherited from ancient Greece. The Iroquois nation's peaceful, democratic system of governance informed and inspired the founding fathers of the United States. This dialogue explores the roots of democracy in Iroquois legend, in the original story of Hiawatha and how he helped Deganawidah, the legendary Peacemaker. Also included is a glimpse of New Dimensions' vision of worldwide, 24-hour positive-audio broadcasts, and Houston's own eloquent vision of honoring cultural integrity while moving toward planetary awakening. "Change the story, you change perception," she says. "Change perception, you change the world." (hosted by Michael Toms) Bio Jean Houston is a visionary thinker, teacher, and philosopher who pioneered the Human Potential Movement and established the Social Artistry leadership model that she used in her work with the United Nations Development Programme. She is the author of nearly thirty books, including: A Mythic Life: Learning